Wethersfield and the Community

Wethersfield Estate is an economic engine for the Northern Dutchess County Region and beyond…..Since our opening in 1990, Wethersfield has provided local communities and organizations with substantial financial support in the form of direct grants. Wethersfield Estate also provides a diverse collection of educational and cultural opportunities for the greater community. The Estate employs a staff of ten full-time employees and supplements the permanent staff with eight summer employees. The Estate also sources its materials and supplies locally and employees local tradesmen on a regular basis to help maintain our many buildings.

VISITORSRanging from general admission, to special programs, and benefit events, Wethersfield has welcomed over 64,000 visitors since its opening to the public.

FINANCIAL GIFTSOver the years, we have provided significant financial help to local beneficiaries. Under the banners of community organizations, conservation, education, and the arts, the grant amounts total over $5,000,000.

Ongoing Offerings to the Community

In addition to the direct financial gifts in the past, Wethersfield continues its legacy today by hosting events for local 501 c 3 and other community organizations in line with the foundation’s purposes.This 2016 season, Wethersfield is delighted to host:

Pine Plains Future Farmers of America for an Arbor Day tree planting,

5K to benefit the Stissing Theater Guild,

4-H Hunter Pace,

Artist Andrew Lattimore for a Plein Air Workshop,

Local Scouting Troops,

Castle Theatre Company (UK) for a Shakespeare performance,

Comfort Zone Camp Hunter Pace,

Dutchess Land Conservancy Patrons Luncheon,

Millbrook Pony Club Hunter Pace,

Millbrook Hunt,

Private events for Hudson Valley Chamber Music (see video ﻿here﻿), Dutchess Day School and others.

Please help us to continue our support of the local community by coming to Experience, Explore, and Enjoy Wethersfield…two square miles of tranquility!